There were several socket types used for the '486' variety of CPU. AMD and other companies did make chipsets imitating the Intel line, but different in ratings and structure to avoid patent/copyright infringements. The socket types #1 through #4 were commonly used, with the socket having individual pin holes and no release mechanism like the Socket 5 variety and later. Insertion of the CPU was not all that hard, just ensuring it went in with all pins straight. Removal was another matter.. you needed a special "grabber" that looked like a pair of flat ice-cube tongs, or very wide, flat "fork". WIKI: CPU sockets:

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